BUFORD — A 15-year-old has died as a result of a shooting behind a gas station in Buford late last night.

Gwinnett County Police are actively investigating the homicide, which occurred just after midnight at the gas station located at 4555 Thompson Mill Road.

Police were called after a 15-year-old Branden Gerena was shot behind the store.

The teenage victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

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The Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit were called and are investigating. They have learned the victim and his friend, a witness, were at the location when a black male in his 20’s approached them.

Police say the suspect fired a shot striking the victim. The suspect then fled on foot. The suspect was described as a black male in his 20’s wearing blue jeans, a black jacket with red lettering, and a backwards baseball hat.

The Gwinnett County K-9 Unit as well as Air-1 are assisting in the search for the suspect.

The suspect’s identity is unknown and his motive has not yet been determined.